SLFP-SLPP begins 7th round of talks
August 27, 2019 10:28 am
The 7th round of discussions between the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) and Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has commenced a short while ago, says Ada Derana reporter.
The discussions are being held at the Leader of Opposition Mahinda Rajapaksa’s office.
The two political parties held six rounds of discussions from March, however, it had come to a temporary halt since June.
It is reported that changes have been made to the composition of the representatives from SLPP and SLFP attending the discussion.
Accordingly, SLFP General Secretary Dayasiri Jayasekara, MP Mahinda Amaraweera and MP Lasantha Alagiyawanna will attend the meeting on behalf of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party. In the meantime, National Organizer of SLPP former Minister Basil Rajapaksa, SLPP Chairman Prof. G.L. Peiris and MP Dullas Alahapperuma will represent their party.
Prof. G.L. Peiris, speaking at a press conference held yesterday (26), said today’s meeting will not mainly focus on the presidential candidate but the future plans of the two parties.
